Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating repeat drug related offenses for people who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Ashmore, IL. who do agree to take part in treatment in drug treatment centers, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the judge, these individuals have a far better chance at handling the root of the issue so that they can stay abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related crimes is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation centers in Ashmore, IL. instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.